Invisalign vs Braces is the hardest decision anyone has to make when considering which method is best, in terms of straightening their teeth. When Invisalign is compared to getting braces based on expense,comfortability and effectiveness (end result), there is no question as to why Invisalign is the best option. The cost of Invisalign compared to Braces is less expensive, the cost of Invisalign ranges from $3,000 to $5,000 in most conditions, while Braces on the other hand, the cost ranges from $5,000 to $13,000. Well this is would be an “eye opener” to most people,seeing that the procedure for Invisalign is not only an easier procedure but also a far more affordable. Where the comfortability of one's teeth or in other words mouth is concerned, the makers of Invisalign have full considerations, using specialized technology, the makers design Invisalign to satisfy their customers wants, a perfect smile. People who use Invisalign would prefer to have a plastic retainer on their teeth that cussion their teeth and can be installed in less than an hour providing the best comfort. Getting Braces is a painful …show more content…
The tightening of the Braces may lead to severe bleeding of your gum.When the bleeding occurs there is a special “wax” that is attached on the Braces at the back of the upper and lower sections of your mouth which prevents the bleeding, for a while. Now, let's talk about the effectiveness (end result) and the time required to see the results of both Invisalign and Braces. It has been proven in many researches carried out that Invisalign is by far the most effective. Invisalign straightens your teeth completely in less than 1 year, compared to the 2 year time period it takes for Braces to complete the job. In conclusion , Invisalign dominates again in all 3 categories, and is and always will be the best choice when considering the straightening of your
In the best interest of Align Technology, the company should look towards Alternative 3 where Invisalign is broadened to the general dentistry market and incentives are created for dentists. This recommendation bridges together the three critical issues aforementioned. It will increase the conversion rate as now dentists are working towards recommending Invisalign to patients, dentists will recommend patients to orthodontists for Invisalign due to incentives and it will enforce a strong push strategy to the consumer. As seen, Align encountered a channel issue. To overcome this channel issue, they must match the incentive, product benefit, need of consumers and the function that each channel member provides. Alternative 3 does all aspects of that and will ultimately allow Align to overcome their revenues problem and satisfy
Fiberotonmy: This procedure might be right for you if you have ever worn braces. Sometimes, during orthodontic treatment, the gum tissue fibers stretch. Unfortunately, this can cause your teeth to become loose. The fiberotonmy treatment cuts these overstretch fibers. New fibers will grow in their place, which will in turn stabilize your teeth once again.
Braces date back to even ancient times, they are not a modern day concept. Archaeologists have found mummies with metal bands hugging certain teeth, which were around 400-500 BC. The first documented ligature wire was found in a Roman tomb in Egypt. In a more modern and known time such as when George Washington had his wooden teeth dentist were thinking about bad bites and how they could correct it. Roughly around the 1800s a man named Delabarre marked the start of contemporary orthodontics with the introduction of the wire crib. The wire crib is the wire put in the brackets. As we know braces than and braces now differ quite a bit. In the 1900’s braces were out of gold, platinum, silver, steel, gum rubber, and even wood. The wire was made out of gold! That had a lot of setbacks due to the fact it is a very soft material so constant adjustments were needed. Now, towards the mid 1970’s was the end of the wrap around metal, they had finally come up with a bonding agent to glue brackets on the tooth surface (S, 2002). We may have thought braces were barely invented but, as we have seen they have been around since even 4...
Another way braces have helped with being more responsible was with all of the extra cleaning I had to do. I had to learn a whole new way to floss my teeth. It was a difficult process, but I had to keep my teeth clean. I also had to use mouthwash every night, which was disgusting. Mouthwash is not the best tasting fluid, but it did keep my mouth minty fresh.
Nine times out of ten, the idea of getting braces would instantly be met with resistance and dread by anyone, but more so by teens and young adults. It seems that wearing braces is always followed by the stigma of pain, discomfort, and being labelled as "geeky". But despite the slight pain and discomfort, braces get an important job done--that of straightening crooked, misaligned teeth, or correcting a bite. See, it's not really as bad as you think it is because braces have a purpose. Fortunately, there is now the Invisalign treatment.
Most people believe an orthodontist and a dentist have two extremely similar jobs all because they both work with the human mouth. This, however, is not entirely true. An orthodontist focuses on a patient's mouth, straightening teeth and even jaws when necessary. Orthodontists will always make sure that jaws are properly aligned before recommending braces. Depending on each patient, the number of years wearing braces can vary (“Become an Orthodontist”).
Orthodontics could completely change in the future as this article states, “In the next fifty years, we might be looking at technology that helps teeth grow in straighter, instead of simply trying to straighten them once they have grown in.” (“What Orthodontics Might Look Like In 50 Years?”). New ideas of how to improve the process of orthodontics is remarkable because the ideas get better and better. Hopefully in the future there will be a way to make teeth grow in straight instead of wasting time with braces and have to spend all the money and time on them.
I decided to do my research report on dentistry because it is a perfect blend of science and art. It is a science in that you must fully comprehend on the different types of diagnostic and procedures you are doing. It is an art in that you are constantly working with your hands to create a beautiful smile. The impact you make on helping a person achieve an impeccable smile is not one to compare with materialistic things like money or cars. People often mistake dentist as only doing practices when in fact they could do more, like research. I was fortunate enough to have been given the opportunity to interview Dr. Sarah Pham, DDS, a close family friend who practices dentistry in her own private office in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Pham was
They reduce laceration of soft tissue by separating teeth from soft tissue. Hence, bruising of lips, tongue and cheeks is prevented during the blow. They prevent fracture of the tooth or dislocations by cushioning the teeth from impact by redistributing the force of the blow over all the teeth. Mouthguards stabilize the mandible during traumatic jaw closure. “Mandible is afforded elastic, recuperative support can prevent fracture or damage to the unsupported angle of the lower jaw.”14 “It is also recommended that mouth guards should be worn on the maxillary teeth because maxillary anterior teeth are most susceptible to injury except in class III malocclusion because in that case, the mouthguard should be worn on the mandibular
They feel smooth and seamless against the hypersensitive areas of your mouth and lip areas. Unlike traditional wire braces that tend to poke and irritate, Invisalign aligners fit snugly over your teeth as the more comfortable and gentle option. Compared to traditional braces, Invisalign works on a unique concept that applies minute forces to gradually move your teeth into place, thus requiring less brute pressure. As such, wire braces tend to exert more palpable force on the teeth that can result in discomfort for the wearer. Invisalign uses a series of aligners that are specially designed to give you a more comfortable teeth-straightening experience.
When it comes to orthodontic treatment, everyone wants cheaper and faster options. The idea of wearing braces for a year (or three!) can be frustrating, but the risks associated with so-called “fast braces” or home-shipped aligners will greatly outweigh the costs and time associated with proper orthodontic treatment. In particular, home-shipped aligners bring a lot of danger with use. You may have heard of some select cases where patients achieved beneficial results; however, don’t be fooled by these stories: those results are few and far between. Not only are you not likely to receive any benefit, but you could potentially hurt your jaw or teeth alignment even more—causing the need for further orthodontics.
Growing up I heard many stories from my peers of their experiences at the dentist’s office. It is upsetting to say that most of my visits were vividly terrifying. As a child, the grinding, scratching, and high-pitched twangs of the instruments digging around in my mouth would leave my ears ringing and teeth vibrating every single time. The smell of fluoride and disinfectants permanently infected the air, sending chills through my body the minute I walked in. I quickly learned that latex posses an extremely unappetizing aftertaste. Needless to say, I was not always enthusiastic about going to the dentist’s office and getting braces did not make anything better for me.
After taking panoramic x-rays and examining a patient’s mouth, your dentist will determine the best way to treat the problem. For malocclusions that are the result of overcrowded teeth, extractions are typically the only option for creating sufficient space for the teeth to realign. But when the problem involves an overbite, underbite or crossbite, options may include using various dental appliances such as fixed or permanent multibracket braces or removable braces. Invisalingn is another option. These are removable, invisible dental aligners that many patients prefer because they don’t feel self-conscious.
Every dental implant procedure is different because it involves the patient's preference, the experience of the dental surgeon and the overall need of the
All my life I was asked the question, have I ever had braces before? I never really exactly saw what others seen in my teeth, until one day when I had my first real dentist visit. The dentist office was very interesting, from the way it looked to the way they operated (I always thought the dentist did the same as a doctor). As I went in for my cleaning the dentist saw that I had a couple cavities, I was trying to figure out what was a cavity. How is this affecting my nice teeth? Am I going to lose the tooth? All these things ran through my mind as I heard the news. The dentist came in and explain everything to me and my mom, gave us the option for fixing this problem. From that day forward I had a billion and one question about how the teeth